Needful
Needful noun - Something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment.
Usage example: fortunately, the family had the needful to stock up the larder before the long hard winter
Scrip and needful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scrip" instead a noun "Needful".
Scrip
Scrip noun - A certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency.
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Nearby Word: script
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